Jacobs Investment Company

A holding company and family office with investments in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, with a focus on Israeli companies.

Venture Capital Active San Diego, United States Est. 1997
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$12.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
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About

Jacobs Investment Company (JIC) LLC is a holding company and family office that invests in various fields, primarily in the United States and Israel. Through its subsidiaries, JIC is involved in the research and development of pharmaceuticals, medical products, and devices. The company aims to identify, invest in, and develop biotechnology companies with proprietary biopharmaceutical solutions for unmet medical needs. JIC also seeks long-term capital appreciation through direct private equity investments and positions in publicly traded small-cap equities. Gary Jacobs is the founder and managing director of Jacobs Investment Company LLC. He is also a general partner in NGT3, a technological incubator and venture capital fund in Nazareth, Israel, that focuses on creating opportunities for local entrepreneurs.

Portfolio · 1

Nutrinia
Neonatal Gastrointestinal Treatment
1 round $12.0M committed Latest: 2014-12

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences2

Q&A

What is Jacobs Investment Company's primary sector focus?
Jacobs Investment Company primarily focuses on the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector, with all of its known portfolio companies operating in this area.
Can you name some of Jacobs Investment Company's portfolio companies?
Jacobs Investment Company's portfolio includes Motus GI, which focuses on colon cleansing for colonoscopy, and Nutrinia, which develops neonatal gastrointestinal treatments.
Has Jacobs Investment Company had any notable exits?
Yes, Jacobs Investment Company had an exit in February 2018 with Motus GI, which went public on NASDAQ.
What is the typical investment range for Jacobs Investment Company?
Jacobs Investment Company's investment range is typically between $12 million and $30 million.
When did Jacobs Investment Company make its most recent recorded investment?
Jacobs Investment Company's most recent recorded investment round occurred in February 2017.
How many portfolio companies does Jacobs Investment Company have in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector?
Jacobs Investment Company has two portfolio companies in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector.
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Founded1997

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